Katherine Moennig

Katherine Sian Moennig (Pronounced meh-nig) was born December 29, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Broadway dancer Mary Zahn and violin maker William H. Moennig III. Moennig has a half-sister and a half-brother from the first marriage of her father. Moennig is also the half-niece of actress Blythe Danner (who is the half sister of Moennig's father) and the half-cousin of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and director Jake Paltrow. Moennig descent backgrounds include German, Scottish, Irish and Chinese. Moennig moved to New York City at the age of 18 to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Film and Television credits began in 2000 and continue.